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Ryan Anderson gave up three runs in one-third of an inning for Single-A Brevard County yesterday.

So much for the thought that Anderson might be able to contribute as a reliever this season. He's struggled in his last three appearances. Tue, Jun 28, 2005 02:29:00 PM

Ryan Anderson allowed three runs on four hits in three innings yesterday in his fourth appearance for Single-A Brevard County.

He struck out five and walked none, so it wasn't all bad. He's given up just the three runs and struck out 14 in eight innings for Brevard County. Mon, Jun 13, 2005 03:29:00 PM

Ryan Anderson struck out five in 2 2/3 scoreless innings yesterday in his third appearance for Single-A Brevard County.

We weren't planning on writing up every one of Anderson's appearances, but what he's doing is pretty exciting. He's given up two hits, walked one and struck out nine in five scoreless innings so far. Wed, Jun 8, 2005 02:40:00 PM

Ryan Anderson pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out two yesterday in his second appearance for Single-A Brevard County.

The Mariners hope that Ryan Anderson will be ready to pitch in games next spring.

Anderson, re-signed to a minor league deal at the end of the season, spent 2004 working his way back from a third shoulder surgery. Almost all of his upside is gone now, but the Mariners think he could at least be useful as a situational reliever.

Anderson, who has missed most of the last four seasons with rotator cuff problems, is working out in Arizona at the Mariners' instructional league complex but has yet to pitch. Seattle may consider making him a short reliever if it is better for his shoulder in the long run.

No team felt it was worth taking a chance on Anderson, mainly because he won't be ready to pitch until June. Since this is the first time Anderson has been outrighted, he will have to accept the assignment and remain with Seattle.

Ryan Anderson could be dropped off Seattle's 40-man roster as soon as today.

The Mariners have a full roster and it's expected that someone will have to go as soon as the Rich Aurilia and Carlos Guillen deals are completed. Anderson is due back from his third shoulder surgery in May or June, but he won't be close to 100 percent in 2004. Still, it would be a surprise if some team doesn't claim him off waivers. Detroit might even try to get him thrown into the Guillen deal.

It had been reported that he would be designated for assignment to make room for Jean Segura to rejoin the roster, but it appears they have skirted the roster issue for the time being. Look for him to return at some point in mid-to-late June.